Phytoplankton is the basic food source for many aquatic organisms. A new study shows that the light spectrum is more important for these microalgae and for lake ecosystems than previously assumed.
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A long-term study compiled from field work on four continents over five decades has unearthed new species of kangaroo paws and related genera.
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Researchers developed an artificial intelligence workflow that could help them grow biofuel crops on infertile soil and protect the plants from infectious diseases.
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A study uncovers how a variation in a natural substance called lignin supports natural environmental adaptation and improved bioenergy production.
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Plants and microbes often have a symbiotic relationship, relying on each other for nutrients or shelter. Understanding and engineering such symbioses is an essential step in the journey towards tackling global challenges such as food security, carbon capture and ecosystem…
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Nature conservation policies are trying to safeguard forests all over the world, which is a good thing. But it seems like less-flashy ecosystems are getting left behind. Grassy ecosystems include grasslands, savannas, shrublands, woodlands and tundra. Experts say these ecosystems are…
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A newly discovered pathway in a plant process could help farmers grow more successful crops, particularly in places where harsh, high light stresses plants.
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Researchers discovered that plant phototropism—growth toward light—is fine-tuned by acetylation-phosphorylation cross-talk in the blue-light receptor phototropin 1 (phot1). Acetylation at key lysines, especially K636, regulates phot1’s phosphorylation and activity, with the deacetylase HDA9 balancing these modifications. Light triggers phosphorylation, reducing…
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Preserving strips of native vegetation beside avocado orchards gives insects a buffet of wild pollen when blossoms are scarce, doubling their plant menu and boosting their resilience. Using cutting-edge eDNA metabarcoding, Curtin scientists revealed how this botanical diversity underpins pollination,…
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Plane trees in cities have an important cooling effect even in extreme heat, according to a new study. The next step is to identify which tree species are particularly effective at cooling.
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